From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Requesting confirmation to modify the 25 HP reverse gear on the easy change gearbox before production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\4\ scan0067 | |
| Date | 13th November 1931 | |
| DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} X5310 BY.3/G.13.11.31. 25 HP. REVERSE GEAR ON EASY CHANGE GEARBOX. --------------------------------------- Referring to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}7/MJ.11.11.31. we take it we will be in order if we modify the gearbox on the reverse shaft along the lines indicated in the above memo. We would like to have a note from you confirming this position, as it is important to get this box definitely cleared up and ready for production. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} BM | ||